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Lalk Family History

Lalk Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lal, Lala, Falk, Lark, Kalk, Lank, Balk, Salk, Calk, Valk

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Where is the Lalk family from?

You can see how Lalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lalk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lalk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lalk families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Lalk's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Lalk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lalk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lalk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lalk. 43% of Lalk men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lalk women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lalk were Clerk and Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

What Lalk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Lalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lalk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 106 immigration records available for the last name Lalk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 254 military records available for the last name Lalk. For the veterans among your Lalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lalk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lalk in 1965 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lalk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lalk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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